Description
Strawberry Crack Salad is a delightful and creamy dessert salad that combines fresh strawberries, mini marshmallows, and a rich cream cheese mixture, perfect for any gathering.
Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1 cup mini marshmallows
- 1 cup whipped topping (like Cool Whip)
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with an electric mixer until smooth.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
- Gently fold in the whipped topping until the mixture is light and fluffy.
- Add the sliced strawberries, mini marshmallows, and chopped nuts (if using) to the bowl.
- Carefully fold all the ingredients together until evenly coated.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld.
- Serve chilled, and enjoy!
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute the whipped topping with Greek yogurt.
- Add a splash of lemon juice to the strawberries for a tangy twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert Salad
- Method: Mixing and Refrigerating
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg